Head - Supply Chain - Chemicals Conglomerate

Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership: - Develop and execute the overall supply chain strategy aligned with business growth, profitability, and customer service objectives. - Lead integrated supply chain functions including demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, customer service, and trade compliance. - Drive digital transformation, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain network. - Build a high-performance team and foster a culture of operational excellence and customer centricity. Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP): - Lead the monthly S&OP process to balance demand, supply, and inventory across multiple manufacturing locations. - Collaborate closely with Commercial, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, and Product Management teams to optimize supply chain performance. - Ensure high forecast accuracy and effective inventory management while minimizing stock-outs and excess inventory. Import & Export Management: - Oversee end-to-end import and export operations for raw materials, intermediates, and finished chemical products. - Manage international trade compliance, customs regulations, documentation, duties, and export incentives. - Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, ports, shipping lines, and regulatory agencies to ensure smooth product movement. - Optimize global trade routes, reduce logistics costs, and improve delivery reliability. - Mitigate risks related to international shipments, geopolitical disruptions, and supply chain constraints. Logistics & Distribution: - Develop and execute logistics strategies for domestic and international transportation. - Manage road, rail, sea, and multimodal logistics operations to ensure safe and cost-effective movement of chemical products. - Drive transportation optimization, freight cost management, and warehouse productivity improvements. - Monitor service providers and logistics partners against defined KPIs and SLAs. - Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements related to chemical transportation. International Customer Management: - Partner closely with customers across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and other international markets to ensure superior order fulfillment and service delivery. - Act as the key supply chain interface for global customers regarding order status, shipment schedules, inventory availability, and delivery commitments. - Resolve supply chain and logistics challenges impacting international customers while maintaining strong customer relationships. - Support business growth by developing customer-specific supply chain solutions and improving service levels. Inventory & Working Capital Management: - Optimize inventory levels across plants, warehouses, ports, and distribution centers. - Drive initiatives to improve inventory turns, reduce working capital, and enhance cash flow performance. - Establish supply chain KPIs and governance mechanisms to improve visibility and decision-making. Supply Chain Excellence: - Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs. - Leverage analytics, automation, and digital tools to enhance supply chain visibility and responsiveness. - Develop contingency plans and business continuity strategies for critical supply chain risks.